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Well this is a complicated question. There are multiple factors. First, there is the drug itself. We know that some drugs have more "addictive" potential than others; that is, some provide a more "reinforcing…
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Addiction is when you crave drugs and get to a point when you often find yourself using, thinking about or seeking out drugs. These cravings are extremely difficult to control. For someone who is truly…
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The answer is clearly "yes." Marijuana use, like other drugs, poses multiple risks for teens. One of those risks is addiction. Addiction involves both psychological and physical components. This may …
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All sorts of people can become addicted to drugs from all walks of life – young and old, rich and poor, males and females. What you are pointing out is that there are several environmental risk factors…
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